UK factories hit by ‘collapse’ in orders as costs surge across manufacturing sector
Britain’s manufacturing sector has begun 2026 on a fragile footing, with factories reporting a sharp drop in domestic orders and a surge in operating costs...
Theo Paphitis steps in as interim CEO of Robert Dyas to lead turnaround
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis has stepped in as interim chief executive of Robert Dyas as the high-street chain battles declining sales and changing consumer habits....
Government offers £3,000 incentive for firms to hire unemployed young people
The UK government is introducing new financial incentives for businesses to hire unemployed young people, offering employers £3,000 for each jobless person aged 18 to...
Meta preparing major layoffs as AI spending accelerates
Meta is reportedly preparing for a major round of layoffs that could affect as much as 20 per cent of its global workforce, as the...
Companies House suspends online filing service after cyber vulnerability exposes director data
Companies House has suspended its online WebFiling service after a cyber vulnerability allowed users to access and potentially edit sensitive personal data belonging to other...
Iran war could bring billions to US energy firms – FT
American companies will be among biggest beneficiaries if crude prices average $100 per barrel this year The United States could be one of the biggest...